The heirloom remains at the altar. Its wood now goes with you.
For many years, the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Ceremonial Anchor has presided over Imperial Harvest’s consecration work at Grand Master David Goh’s private altar. Treasures are brought before it, consecrated in its presence and sent on to their owners. The anchor itself has always stayed.
The Imperial Harvest Tongan Sandalwood Beads Bracelet is harvested from the anchor’s Tongan sandalwood. Many treasures have been consecrated in the anchor’s presence. The bracelet is the only wearable collection that shares its wood.
Thirty-three bracelets have been made, each consecrated before the anchor with thirty-three Guan Yin talismans. Each carries all thirty-three manifestations of Guan Yin from the altar to the wrist of its owner.
The Line of Descent
The bracelet stands at the end of a single line of descent. Each link passes something to the next.
The Sutra. In the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra 《法华经·普门品》, the Buddha teaches that Guan Yin (观音), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, takes whatever form each being needs. Tradition gathers these forms into the Thirty-Three Guan Yin (三十三观音).
The Anchor. A family heirloom handed down to Grand Master David, carved in Tongan sandalwood, brings all thirty-three together in a single sacred image. For many years, it has presided over Imperial Harvest’s consecration rites.
The Rite. Each bracelet is brought back before the anchor to be consecrated. Grand Master David presides, with thirty-three Guan Yin talismans, one for each manifestation carved in the wood.
The Bracelet. Thirty-three strands, harvested from the anchor’s sandalwood. Each carries the sutra, the heirloom and the rite to the wrist of its owner.
The same sutra, the same anchor, the same thirty-three. The wood that presides at the altar is the wood its owner wears.
What the Bracelet Inherits from the Anchor
The anchor is carved as a sacred landscape rising in tiers. Across rock faces, pines and cliffs, Guan Yin appears in every form the sutra describes: seated in meditation, standing on the lotus, resting by the water, travelling on clouds. At its heart, a multi-armed Guan Yin sits within a canopied niche, her palms joined in prayer around a string of beads.
Five things pass from that carving to the bracelet.
Its Wood
Tongan sandalwood (东加檀香, Santalum yasi) is among the most prized sandalwoods of the Pacific. Carvers value its fine, even grain, which holds the smallest detail without tearing. The grain that carries thirty-three figures on the anchor is the grain that turns each bead of the bracelet into a smooth, true sphere.
Its Gesture
At the heart of the anchor, Guan Yin holds a string of beads between her joined palms. In Buddhist devotion, such a strand is an instrument of practice, counted through the fingers in prayer and recitation. The bracelet takes its form from that strand, and carries her gesture into daily life.
Its Number
Thirty-three manifestations are carved on the anchor. Thirty-three talismans consecrate each bracelet. Thirty-three bracelets make up the edition.
Its Blessings
Each manifestation of Guan Yin carries its own blessing. Thousand Hands Guan Yin (千手观音) brings Boundless Capacity; Dragon-Head Guan Yin (龙头观音), Leadership; Palms-Joined Guan Yin (合掌观音), Benefactors (贵人); Many Treasures Guan Yin (众宝观音), Abundant Wealth.
Across the thirty-three, the blessings reach every part of a life’s work, from leadership and clarity to protection, secured deals and lasting prosperity. A single image of Guan Yin calls on one of her forms. The anchor brings all thirty-three together, and so does every bracelet harvested from it.
Its Fragrance
Ritual masters value Tongan sandalwood for a fragrance that endures for decades. It is the fragrance that has risen from the anchor through years of consecration at the altar. On the bracelet, the warmth of the wrist releases it gently, carrying that devotional presence into every day it is worn.
Consecrated Before the Anchor
Consecration (开光), literally “the opening of light”, is the rite by which every Imperial Harvest treasure is empowered before it reaches its owner. Grand Master David presides over every rite.
For the Tongan Sandalwood Beads Bracelet, the rite returns the wood to where it began. Each bracelet is brought before the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Ceremonial Anchor and consecrated with thirty-three Guan Yin talismans, one for each manifestation carved in the sandalwood.
Each talisman invokes one form of Guan Yin and her blessing. When the rite is complete, all thirty-three blessings reside in the bracelet, and it leaves the altar ready to be worn.
Sandalwood, Minor Yin and Indirect Wealth
In Imperial Feng Shui, jade represents what is seen, and sandalwood governs what is unseen. Emperor Kang Xi chose sandalwood for the seal that carried the guiding principle of his reign: 敬天勤民, “Revere Heaven and serve the people”. Among the Qianlong Emperor’s twenty-five treasured seals, the only one of wood is his sandalwood 皇帝之宝 (Treasure of the Emperor), and it was the seal he used most.
The bracelet is designed to harmonise the Minor Yin (少阴) within one’s Bazi (八字, Eight Characters) chart, which governs timing and the capacity to hold what is won. In this way, it supports indirect wealth (偏财): trading and investment gains, property appreciation and windfalls.
The Design: Beads and Emblem
The bracelet is composed of two elements. The beads echo the strand in Guan Yin’s hands, and the emblem serves as the bracelet’s seal.
The Beads
Each bead is turned from Tongan sandalwood and finished to a soft matte surface that leaves the grain visible. Their warm honey-brown tone is the natural colour of the wood.
The Emblem
At the centre of the strand sits a single round emblem, carved in relief with the Imperial Harvest mark. Its carved face takes on a deeper russet tone, setting it apart from the beads around it.
As the Qing emperors set their seals in sandalwood, the emblem sets the Imperial Harvest seal in the same sacred wood. It marks the bracelet as a consecrated Imperial Harvest treasure.
A Limited Edition of Thirty-Three
Only thirty-three Tongan Sandalwood Beads Bracelets have been made. The number honours the thirty-three manifestations of Guan Yin carved on the anchor. The edition closes when the thirty-third bracelet is placed.
The anchor remains at the altar, where it has always been. These thirty-three bracelets are the only way to carry its wood through the day: into the boardroom, the client meeting and the trading session.
For the collector, each bracelet is a piece of Imperial Harvest’s own history, one of thirty-three wearable links to the heirloom at the heart of its rites. Each is allocated through your Imperial Harvest consultant, who first confirms that it suits your Bazi chart.
Who the Bracelet Is For
The bracelet embodies the blessings of all thirty-three manifestations of Guan Yin. Each client finds among them the blessings their work calls on, carried on the wrist every day.
Business Owners
- Thousand Hands Guan Yin (千手观音), the Blessing of Boundless Capacity: many clients, projects and responsibilities carried at once, without losing clarity or control.
- Reclining Lotus Guan Yin (莲卧观音), the Blessing of Your Own Kingdom: leadership of your own territory, with a loyal client base that competitors cannot take.
- Life-Prolonging Guan Yin (延命观音), the Blessing of Longevity: an enduring business, with client relationships that last for decades and contracts renewed year after year.
Career Professionals and Executives
- Palms-Joined Guan Yin (合掌观音), the Blessing of Benefactors: affinity with influential benefactors (贵人), the mentors and sponsors who open doors.
- Universal Compassion Guan Yin (普悲观音), the Blessing of Goodwill: favoured by superiors, trusted by peers and respected by those you lead.
- Blue-Necked Guan Yin (青颈观音), the Blessing of Immunity: office politics, malicious gossip and sabotage neutralised, so that attacks on your standing only strengthen it.
Sales Professionals, Including the Self-Employed
- Fish-Basket Guan Yin (鱼篮观音), the Blessing of the Full Basket: long-pursued prospects sign, and sales close without falling through at the last minute.
- Waterfall Guan Yin (泷见观音), the Blessing of Continuous Flow: one-off transactions become a steady flow of repeat business, renewals and referrals.
- Lady Ma Guan Yin (马郎妇观音), the Blessing of Charisma: a personal following that becomes a steady source of clients.
- Majestic Virtue Guan Yin (威德观音), the Blessing of Victory: pitches, tenders and rival bids decided in your favour, with fees and commissions accepted in full.
Traders and Investors
- Many Treasures Guan Yin (众宝观音), the Blessing of Abundant Wealth: capital guided toward rewarding opportunities and away from costly traps.
- Rock-Cave Guan Yin (岩户观音), the Blessing of Discipline: patience for the right entry, and the wealth-holding power to keep what is won.
- Tranquil Guan Yin (能静观音), the Blessing of Calm: steady judgement when markets turn violent and others panic.
These are a few of the thirty-three, and every bracelet carries them all. For devotees of Guan Yin, it keeps every one of her forms close at hand through the working day.
For members of the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Golden Circle, the bracelet is the natural companion to the ceremonial albums. Both trace back to the same anchor: the albums are kept at home, and the bracelet is worn.
Whether the bracelet suits you depends on your Bazi chart. Your Imperial Harvest consultant can confirm this during a complimentary consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Imperial Harvest Tongan Sandalwood Beads Bracelet?
It is a limited edition of thirty-three bracelets, harvested from the Tongan sandalwood of the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Ceremonial Anchor. Each is consecrated by Grand Master David before the anchor with thirty-three Guan Yin talismans, and carries the blessings of all thirty-three manifestations of Guan Yin (三十三观音).
How is the bracelet related to the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Ceremonial Anchor?
The bracelet is derived from the anchor. It shares the anchor’s Tongan sandalwood and its fragrance, and takes its form from the string of beads held by the anchor’s central Guan Yin. It follows the anchor’s thirty-three manifestations in number and in blessing, and it is consecrated before the anchor itself.
What makes the bracelet unique?
Many treasures are consecrated in the anchor’s presence, and the bracelet is the only wearable collection that shares its wood. The anchor remains at the altar, so these thirty-three bracelets are the only way to carry its wood through the day.
How is the bracelet consecrated?
Each bracelet is consecrated (开光) by Grand Master David before the Thirty-Three Guan Yin Ceremonial Anchor, with thirty-three Guan Yin talismans, one for each manifestation carved in the sandalwood. Each talisman invokes one form of Guan Yin and her blessing, so that all thirty-three reside in the bracelet before it is first worn.
What is the power of the Thirty-Three Guan Yin?
The Thirty-Three Guan Yin are the forms Guan Yin takes in the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra to bring every being to safety. Each carries its own blessing, from Boundless Capacity and Leadership to Benefactors and Abundant Wealth. Together they reach every part of a life’s work, from protection to prosperity.
Why is the edition limited to thirty-three?
The number honours the thirty-three manifestations of Guan Yin carved on the Ceremonial Anchor, as described in the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra. Only thirty-three bracelets have been made, and the edition closes when the last is placed.
Does the bracelet support wealth?
Yes. In Imperial Feng Shui, sandalwood governs what is unseen. The bracelet is designed to harmonise the Minor Yin (少阴) within one’s Bazi chart, which governs timing and the capacity to hold what is won. In this way it supports indirect wealth (偏财): trading gains, property appreciation and windfalls.
Is the bracelet suitable for me?
The bracelet suits business owners, career professionals, sales professionals, traders and investors, and devotees of Guan Yin. Whether it suits you depends on your Bazi chart, which your Imperial Harvest consultant can assess during a complimentary Bazi consultation before you acquire the piece.
How do I acquire the bracelet?
Speak to your dedicated Imperial Harvest consultant to enquire about one of the thirty-three bracelets. Book a complimentary Bazi consultation at imperialharvest.com, or contact Imperial Harvest on +65 9122 1826. The showroom is at Delfi Orchard, 402 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Enquire About the Tongan Sandalwood Beads Bracelet
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